Using the MacPro with the LED cinema display

When using the MacPro with a LED cinema display (or any other external monitor in fact), is it possible to make it so that the main display (the screen showing the dock and menu at the top) is assigned to the external monitor?

Hello.
Yes, you should be able to do this through +System Preferences>Displays+.
Just click and drag the menu/dock (from within System Preferences) to the display you require.
Best
John

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Hello
I have two 27in LED Cinema Displays, both of which have iSight Cameras. When I try to facetime, by default, the right monitor camera turns on, but I want to use the left camera.
How do I select which camera on which monitor I want to use? Both monitors are connected via thunderbolt. I'm using OS X Mavericks.
Thanks!

You can try the old trick of first launching a camera app that you do NOT want to use - QuickTimeX > New Movie Recording perhaps - to have it engage the ONE display iSight camera. After you can see that your camera is engaged with the unwanted app, you can hide that app if desired. Then launch FaceTime and see if the other connected camera is accessible to FaceTime.
If FaceTime cannot then recognize the second Display iSight, check your System Information utility to see if your Hardware > USB > USB Device Tree recognizes both Display iSights. If the device tree recognizes only one Display iSight, your lowest cost workaround may be to connect a Mac-compatible webcam to one of your available USB ports so it is recognizable . The external camera may then be selectable in your FaceTime menu without the two-application trick.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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How can I video conference using a MacPro and a Apple Cinema Display ?

Is there any way to video conference using iChat with a MacPro and an Apple Cinema Display? There is no built in iSight in these displays.

Logitech is releasing a camera just for macs. That should do the trick.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/devices/4528&cl= us,en

Daisy Chain a LED Cinema Display to a Thunderbolt Display

I currently have a Thunderbolt Display connected to my Mac and would like to get another display for work reasons.
I also have a gaming PC which i would like to connect to it, but as i dont have the thunderbolt motherboard i would have to use the LED Cinema Display instead.
So my question is can i get a LED Cinema display to work with my current Mac and Thunderbolt Setup?
Or would i have to use 2x Thunderbolt Displays?
I Only expect to get my gaming pc on one of the monitors, not both.
But i owuld like my Mac to run Dual Displays
Many Thanks
- Callum

Mini DisplayPort devices won't work when plugged directly into a Thunderbolt display, but will work is you connect a disk drive (with two Thunderbolt ports) between the displays.

24" LED Cinema Display not working on new MacPro with GT120 graphics card

Dear All,
I have recently purchased a new Mac Pro Quad (2.66 GHz, 6mb DDR3 1066 MHz RAM) with a 24" LED Cinema Display. When powering up the computer for the first time, the display was blank. I swapped it out with a 23" Cinema HD Display, and it worked fine, so I thought it might be the LED Cinema Display itself. However, when I tested the LED Cinema Display on my MacBook (Model 5,1; INTEL Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz), it worked like a charm.
Has anybody seen this behaviour? I'm assuming that it's a software issue (since the GT120 DVI adaptor works with the Cinema HD Display, so the mDVI adaptor should be good). [I also rebooted and wiped the PRAM and NVRAM, to no avail.]
Any and all help would be appreciated.
Best,
Drew

Thanks for the reply--I've done that before, for sure.
An odd thing did happen when I reset the PRAM & NVRAM a second time--it worked. Maybe I did it wrong the first time? Anyway, it's working perfectly now. Many thanks.

LED Cinema Display (27-Inch) and the new iMac (late 2012)

Does the LED Cinema Display (27-Inch) work with the new iMac (late 2012) as a second monitor, and if so, which cable do I need?

It will work. Plug its Mini DisplayPort plug into the computer's Thunderbolt port. No adapters needed.

Problem with Snow Leopard and LED Cinema Display + MacBook pro

I just upgraded to Snow Leopard. When I work on my MacBook Pro everything works fine. But when I use through the LED Cinema Display then the machine hangs on several programs, like iTunes, Time Machine, even Finder. Before the upgrade everything worked fine. Anyone having the same problem?

I've had similar problems when using my cinema display. I am currently using it with my usb backup drive disconnected and , so far, have not had the problems. Here's hoping, although it is not a good permanent solution, it means I do not have Time Machine running or access to my other backup files. I suspect that it may be a problem (as reported by others on this forum) with SL mounting a sleeping drive. Time will tell.

USB Speaker/LED Cinema Display Problems After Upgrade to Mavericks

I just upgraded to Mavericks this morning. My set-up includes a new (Late 2013) 27" iMac and a 27" Apple LED Cinema Display, with the mini display port and USB connected from the display to the iMac.
I have a set of Bose USB speakers that I had plugged into the USB port on the Cinema Display for audio. I didn't want to waste one of the USB 3 ports on the iMac so instead was using a USB 2 port on the Cinema Display. This worked fine before upgrading to Mavericks.
Now with Mavericks installed, if I have the speakers plugged in, I get a tone that sounds like very loud feedback. If I plug the USB speakers into one of the USB 3 ports on the iMac however, it works fine.
Does anyone know if this is a known issue with Mavericks? I've read some other posts about display issues, but they were referencing USB displays. In this case the display is connected via mini displayport, but the USB connection on the display seems to be causing issues.
Anyone else experienced this?

I've been experiencing additional issues with USB speakers. I plugged them into a USB port on the iMac itself (as opposed to the LED Cinema Display) and the feedback was gone. However, now I get situations where the audio appears to randomly "die" on the system. If I go into Audio preferences and switch the audio output to the internal speakers, the audio comes back on. If I then switch it back to the USB speakers, it continues to work until it randomly dies again. This happens typically 3-5 times a day.
If I just use the internal speakers as the audio output, I don't get any issues with losing the audio. The USB speakers worked fine on the iMac before upgrading to Mavericks, and still work fine on my late 2011 MBP still running 10.8.5.
I've read about other similar issues (http://www.imore.com/losing-audio-os-x-mavericks-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it). Still waiting for a fix.

New MacBook Pro & 27" Apple LED Cinema Display Don't Go to Sleep

I recently purchased a new 13" MacBook Pro (MacBookPro8,1) and a 27" Apple LED Cinema Display. When they are connected the computer occasionally has a problem being put to sleep. When clicking sleep, the monitor will take a little while to shut off, but in about 10 seconds, it will turn back on. Immediately when turning on, the image on the screen is quite scrambled (it does correct itself). Usually, if I attempt to put it to sleep multiple times, it will end up working. When it does go to sleep (correctly), the screen will turn off much faster than the times where it doesn't sleep.
Anyone else have a similar issue they found a fix to? When speaking to Apple support, they thought it was part of an issue with 10.6.6, however, the update to 10.6.7 did not solve the issue.
PS - I keep my MacBook Pro lid closed when using the display.

Is your 2.6 the CTO upgrade from the high end 2.3 15"?
Yes, both will work under OSX and Windows. One note, when you boot Windows, you need to unplug the USB from the LED Cinema display or Windows will not boot. Once booted, then plug the USB back in to regain brightness, etc controls.

LED cinema display + Mac Pro + Boot camp = build in iSight not working

Hallo,
I hope that anybody has the same situation. I bought a Mac Pro and the LED cinema display. Installed boot camp and windows vista. Now I recognized that the iSight camera build in the LED cinema display is not always working. Mostly not. Sometimes the iSight is recognised but as written mostly not . May be the USB is out of specification. I want to give the display back and buy a new one. Before i go this way I want to be sure that normally this configuration is working. Could anybody please confirm this?
Thank you, Frank

frankiko wrote:
Thank you for your quick response.
You're welcome, frankiko
Is it true that in your opinion it should work?
No.
I will try your suggestions ... send back the LED cinema display... it seems to be working with MacOS.
Your new information is helpful. Because your system, including iSight, consistently work properly when running Mac OS X, your LED cinema display, iSight, Mac, and Mac OS X, are obviously working properly.
Although I do not use Windows®, the problem you describe must be with your Windows® installation and/or configuration. Therefore, returning the display will not resolve your problem unless you plan to use some different camera that you know works with your Windows® installation.
Before you return your LED display, you may wish to consider any of the following that may be relevant to the system you are using:
(1) If you use Mac OS X 10.5 Boot Camp with Vista: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1606
(2) If you use Mac OS X 10.6 Boot Camp with Vista: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3777
(3) If it is an option in your version of Boot Camp, have you tried repairing the Boot Camp drivers? See your Boot Camp Installation Guide for help on how to repair the drivers and reinstall a specific driver if necessary.
(4) If you have not already seen this, you may find other help in Apple's Boot Camp Support page.
(5) After you have any possible Boot Camp issues resolved, and especially if you are having any other problems with Vista, check to be certain that Vista was installed and configured properly.
(6) If you get no better suggestions here, the last answers in both the Boot Camp 2.0, Mac OS X 10.5: Frequently asked questions and the Boot Camp 3.0, Mac OS X 10.6: Frequently asked questions tell you that you can get phone-based assistance or online support for Boot Camp from Apple.
EZ Jim
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27" LED Cinema Display, no brightness control

I have a 27" LED Cinema Display that has the Mini DisplayPort cable and I am plugging into a MacbookPro 15" with a thunderbolt port. When I go into System Preferences there is no brightness control or ability to turn off automatic adjustment for the LED display, just the computer. I have the usb port plugged in as well. I have seen previous updates to fix this for earlier versions (10.6) but that didn't work on my OS X 10.8.2. Is there anything to remedy this? The automatic adjustment of brightness is very distracting and I would like to have control of the brightness of my monitor.

FINAL NOTES
It’s possible that the issue might simply be resolved when applying both a Software and a Firmware update for the LED Cinema Display. If you haven’t already, please download and install the following to see if these updates resolve the issue:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1338
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1107
Secondly, if you are using Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), please try this additional Software Update for the LED Cinema Display if you haven’t already installed it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1613
Additionally, my research into other customers’ cases with these issues (brightness controls and USB functions not behaving correctly) regarding the LED Cinema Display shows that the following method might fix your issue: When connecting the affected LED Cinema Display into your Mac Pro, first plug the USB connector into the Mac, then plug the Mini-Display connector into the Mac, and finally re-open System Preferences to see if the brightness controls have returned.
That mentioned just previously is worthless for those with an updated operating system but is mentioned regardless.
As it works out those installers will not allow installation and merely state that you don't need this software in updated systems.
They require that you make a brand new OS installation to be of any effect and are included in Software Updates.
They are worth a try if all else fails.
You should also try Disabling your Bluetooth "Discoverable" setting.
The Discoverable Bluetooth setting seeks to establish a wireless USB connection and depending on your RF environment, can become very busy if not conflicted. (can override a wired USB connection)
Last but certainly not least.
Do NOT connect your monitor USB through a USB hub.
Internally your monitor has a USB hub.
Connecting a USB hub TO a USB hub is just asking, (if not blatantly begging), for problems.

Urgent help please. Can't get image on LED cinema display.

My husband has a traumatic brain injury. His existing monitor went kaput yesterday, & I've been trying desperately to set up a new LED cinema display with his Mac Pro that was purchased May 2007 for the past 4.5 hrs without success. Can't get any image on it & don't know what else to try. Any suggestions please?

Can we assume that the graphics card has been replaced with one that has a mini display port, such as the Radeon HD 5770 or the Geforce GT 120? The originally shipped graphics card options for the 2007 Mac Pro do NOT have the Mini Display Port.
Does my computer have a Mini DisplayPort connector?
If not, one will either need an Atlona AT-DP400 adapter to connect the LED Cinema Display to a dual link DVI port of the graphics card OR to replace the graphics card with one that is equipped with the Mini Display Port.
Review of the Atlona AT-DP400.
Also, does the Mac Pro have OS X 10.6.4 or later?

Wii to a led cinema display

Hello all
I am in the process of migrating from dirty windows to mac.
I am wanting to get an apple led cinema display to use for everything
So before i splash the cash, does anyone know how to connect a wii (which uses either a scart lead, a LRV connection or a hdmi connection) to the LED Cinema Display.
I'm expecting to get a Mac Mini shortly afterwards, if that will help
Any and all ideas are welcome.
Thanks in advance
Ed

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Will my 27inch LED cinema display work with the 2014 MacPro?

I have two 27 inch LED cinema displays I bought in 2010 I think. I want to know if I can use both displays with the new cylindrical MacPro? My displays have mini display port connection and are non thunderbolt. I know that I cant daisy chain the monitors because they are NOT thunderbolt, but will I be able to connect both to the new MacPro's coming this December?

Thanks TurboStar for your excellent comments and suggestions. I have pre-ordered that Apple 27" LED Display now off Amazon.co.uk... it will be in stock on the 21st March.... and I look forward now with anticipation to getting my hands on it and more importantly my eyes... now that I have read your resounding approval of the 27" compared to my tired and jaded 30".
Interesting your comments about the new MacPro also... I think I went OTT when I bought my last 12 Core MacPro (32GB RAM + 512GB SSD)..... it cost me in total €8,800 ($12,200) which was mad money.... it's doing a great job.... but I don't work with video or video games, just Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop... so not sure if the 8 Core or less would have done the job just as good... I just wanted the best with what I thought was the most horsepower so I could take on any task. I will wait and review more with the New MacPro.... maybe the 6 Core is the way to go... and pump up the SSD and RAM....
Thanks again.
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